Lidstone v. McWilliams

[1931] S.C.J. No. 48

Facts
Issue was whether testator knew and approved on contents of his Will.

Issues
The propounders of the will met the burden of establishing the testator knew and approved of the content. Must establish due execution and testator know and understood content. Suspicious circumstances places burden on propounder of will to prove testator knew and approved. Opponents always have onus to prove fraud or undue influence.